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Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

A restored historic concert hall on SW Broadway in downtown Portland, home to the Oregon Symphony and Portland… Read more

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Reviewed 10.17.26

Bags & entry
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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Portland’5 lists metered street spaces, pay surface lots and SmartPark or other downtown garages near the hall at Broadway and Main. Check current payment rules, closing times and the walking route before choosing a garage.
Arrive
About 45-60 minutes before the program, longer for will call or an accessibility route through the historic building
Exact location
1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
For transit-mall buses, Portland’5 recommends the stop nearest Main Street on northbound 6th Avenue or southbound 5th Avenue, then walking west toward the large PORTLAND marquee on Broadway. Confirm current TriMet/MAX/Streetcar service and the return trip for your performance.
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The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall facade and Portland marquee in daylight.
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Venue details
Venue typeConcert Hall
Capacity2,776published capacity
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1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

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Destination: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205. About 45-60 minutes before the program, longer for will call or an accessibility route through the historic building. For transit-mall buses, Portland’5 recommends the stop nearest Main Street on northbound 6th Avenue or southbound 5th Avenue, then walking west toward the large PORTLAND marquee on Broadway. Confirm current TriMet/MAX/Streetcar service and the return trip for your performance. Portland’5 lists metered street spaces, pay surface lots and SmartPark or other downtown garages near the hall at Broadway and Main. Check current payment rules, closing times and the walking route before choosing a garage.

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For transit-mall buses, Portland’5 recommends the stop nearest Main Street on northbound 6th Avenue or southbound 5th Avenue, then walking west toward the large PORTLAND marquee on Broadway. Confirm current TriMet/MAX/Streetcar service and the return trip for your performance. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating chart

Numbered seats · Arlene Schnitzer orchestra, dress circle, mezzanine and balconies

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall: Seating chart, Numbered seats · Arlene Schnitzer orchestra, dress circle, mezzanine and balconies. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Complete current Portland’5 detailed PDF retains all printed rows and chair numbers across orchestra Sections A–D, dress circle, mezzanine, lower/upper balconies and removable pit seats, plus original operator marks. Pit access and production holds vary by show. Orchestra access has no stairs; dress-circle, mezzanine and balcony seating require steps, so arrange appropriate seats with the box office.

Open original chart (opens in a new tab)Source: Portland’5 Centers for the Arts (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-17

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Orchestral music, comedy, talks, and touring concerts in an ornate downtown hall
Watch out for
Portland’5 lists wheelchair/companion seating on the orchestra level, which has no stairs. Every dress-circle row requires steps; mezzanine rows and the upper/lower balconies also involve stairs. Contact the box office before purchase if you need suitable accessible seating rather than assuming the elevator removes the steps to your row.
Good arrival window
About 45-60 minutes before the program, longer for will call or an accessibility route through the historic building
Main transit note
For transit-mall buses, Portland’5 recommends the stop nearest Main Street on northbound 6th Avenue or southbound 5th Avenue, then walking west toward the large PORTLAND marquee on Broadway. Confirm current TriMet/MAX/Streetcar service and the return trip for your performance.
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Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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High

What to do
Portland’5 lists metered street spaces, pay surface lots and SmartPark or other downtown garages near the hall at Broadway and Main. Check current payment rules, closing times and the walking route before choosing a garage.
Best option
Choose a verified transit connection or downtown garage for Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway. Use the large PORTLAND marquee as the venue landmark; Keller Auditorium and Portland’5’s office are separate destinations.
Avoid
Confusing the Schnitzer with another Portland'5 venue or circling the cultural district at curtain
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Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Arrival & transportation

The hall sits in a transit-rich downtown district; service alerts and the chosen garage or stop matter more than the final short walk.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

Orchestra and multiple balcony levels create clear acoustic, height, and sightline tradeoffs, particularly for amplified versus orchestral programs.

03

Positive

Event-day character

The Italian Rococo Revival interior and resident Oregon Symphony make the room itself a defining part of the performance.

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FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why it works

  • ✓The Italian Rococo Revival interior and resident Oregon Symphony make the room itself a defining part of the performance.
  • ✓Orchestra and multiple balcony levels create clear acoustic, height, and sightline tradeoffs, particularly for amplified versus orchestral programs.
  • ✓The hall sits in a transit-rich downtown district; service alerts and the chosen garage or stop matter more than the final short walk.
Sources1 fan · 1 officialReviewed 10.17.26Sources for Why it works

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Know before you book

  • ×Portland'5 operates several venues, so confirm this hall; downtown parking and transit conditions change, and balcony levels involve height and stairs
  • ×Confusing the Schnitzer with another Portland'5 venue or circling the cultural district at curtain
  • ×MAX light rail, Portland Streetcar, and TriMet buses serve the downtown area; verify current service disruptions and the return trip for the event night.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.17.26Sources for Know before you book

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.17.26

Confirm the Schnitzer rather than another Portland'5 hall, then compare transit and garages before choosing among the auditorium's distinct levels.

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